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100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock

Family-friendly holiday home in Bellville

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Bellheim, beautiful landscaping & Trex deck
Beautiful Pond (pier in background)
Bellheim in the spring
Let's go swimming!
Let's explore Piney Creek!  (1/2 mile of creek)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bellville, TX
  • Place, Austin County Jail Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellville City Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eagle Lake, TX (ELA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Large Upstairs

4 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Small Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock

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All bookings are separated with a 1-night vacancy. This allows time for cleaning the large property, and the potential for early checkin by our guests.
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Bellheim lies in the rolling hills of the Texas Bluebonnet Country, one hour west of Houston, on a 100-acre ranch offering peaceful, scenic views and outdoor activity. The house is two stories (1,700 sq ft), with beds for 11 and thick foam mattresses and bedding for an additional 4 (or very comfortable bunk beds for 4 down at Hog Heaven cabin).

The master bedroom is downstairs. Two bedrooms are upstairs. Each level has a bath. The house has free wireless, internet (wifi). (SEE CAPTIONS UNDER PICTURES FOR BED ARRANGEMENTS.)

The Bellheim ranch is located on a country road 3.5 miles outside of Bellville. 1/2 mile of Piney Creek flows through it—a beautiful sandy-bottom, clear-water creek. The best way to describe Piney: a giant sandbox with clear water running through it! Children love it; they play in it for hours!

For all 3 TVs in the house, Roku voice remotes are used to select content from internet streaming services, or air-cast from your personal device. Select from a vast array of free services or from your own subscription service. Use your voice when selecting a streaming service (Roku remotes provide this technology for all TVs). Simple instructions are provided: for example, say “launch Netflix”, or "find kid TV shows," or "find all Clint Eastwood movies," or "find It's a Wonderful Life movie." You’ll be amazed. Bellheim is a blend of high-tech and amazing outdoors!

Or switch any TV to LiveTV with a selection of over 128 Houston broadcast channels, including all four major networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC).

Secluded in the woods along Piney Creek is a custom-built cabin called Hog Heaven. It’s powered by the sun using a 2925 watt solar array. A highly efficient heat-pump provides A/C, or propane heater for heating. You are sure to be impressed as you solve all the problems of the world relaxing in Hog Heaven and watching your children play in clear, sandy-bottom Piney Creek! FREE DAY USE!! Overnight for $30/nt. FREE OVERNIGHT STAYS when booking for 14 people! For a Hog Heaven video, go to YouTube and search for "Hog Heaven Cabin".

AFFORDABLE. FREE BOAT USAGE (row boat and peddle boat).

Outdoor activities include:

-- Two ponds for fishing, swimming and boating (row boat & pedal boat provided, including life vests). CATCH & RELEASE fishing only (large bass, perch, catfish).
-- Acres of wildflowers around the house when in season (Bluebonnets, Texas Stars, Black-eyed Susan). Season is March to mid-April.
-- Fire up the large BBQ pit on the outdoor deck (just bring charcoal).
-- There's a ping pong table in the garage, setup and ready to play.
-- Roast your Smores and other favorites on the fire pit down at the windmill.
-- Enjoy solar-powered Hog Heaven cabin deep in the woods along Piney Creek (1 MILE FROM HOUSE). Play the owl CD at Hog Heaven. Giant owls will come and join in!
-- Enjoy 1/2 mile of sandy-bottom Piney Creek for fishing and swimming (1 MILE FROM HOUSE).
-- Explore miles of trails (throughout the 100 acres) with your four-wheeler (ATV, side-by-side) or bicycle.

Hog Heaven cabin is down at Piney Creek, 1 MILE FROM THE HOUSE, set back in the woods, accessible by car, AWAY FROM IT ALL! ****YES, EVEN AWAY FROM THE INTERNET!!**** There are bunk beds for 4 (bring your own linens) and sleeping bags for 3. Next to it is the best little (bug free) outhouse in Texas (give it a try!). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED! OVERNIGHT STAYS REQUIRE AN ADULT.

There are Bellheim Springs that feeds our smaller (spring) pond.

To rent a 4-person UTV for exploring the trails, contact "WC Tractor, 5435 Hwy 290 E, Brenham, TX." Or rent an ATV from "ATV 4x4 Adventure Rentals in Houston." The first option is much cheaper.

Cattle roam the back 90 acres. Pets ages 1 year or over are welcome. Pet fee required.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Daytime gatherings up to 30. Plenty of parking.
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 fee for up to 2 pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Daytime gatherings up to 30. Plenty of parking.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellville

Located in Bellville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Stephen F Austin Golf Course and Dewberry Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peckerwood Garden and Waller County Fair Association. Travelling with kids? Consider Krolczyk Meat Market & Drive-In and The Bluebonnet House & Garden Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Bellville, TX

What's nearby

  • Austin County Jail Museum - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bellville City Hall - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • City of Bellville Public Library - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Margaret Chesley Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital - 6 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪132 King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Lindo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roy’s Breakfast & Lunch #2 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bellville Meat Market - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is 100-acre ranch with beautiful creek, ponds, woods, livestock located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bellville City Hall, Austin County Jail Museum, and City of Bellville Public Library. CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 285 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, kitchen included, was well stocked. It was very comfortable and it was pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The owner has so many clear notes in and outside to help you enjoy yourself. We had a Mary Kay retreat & the serene well taken care of property was just amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Absolutely loved being able to stay in this property.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything, was very beautiful. It was a nice family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmundo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great disconnect

The property is perfect for a temporary get away from work and the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing escape!

My family of 6 (and 2 dogs) stayed for 3 nights for our Spring Break escape. We all loved it and never ran out of things to do! Highlights for our family included exploring the land, fishing and swimming, darts and ping pong, and the pedal boat! We hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

It was an amazing place to stay great host.the place was awesome nice pond and nice walk to the hog heaven the creek was cool and my dog loved exploring the property.overall awesome place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our third stay and not our last! Amazing!!

We had so much fun at Bellheim! Beautiful property and the owners think of everything you could possibly want and need. Very clean and the Hog Heaven cabin was a big hit with the kids. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back for a 4th time!!Grant G
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellheim is a great place to stay

Fun activities and relaxation. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you.

We are grateful for this rental. We’re in town to bury our parents and this property provided lots of room and a very comfortable space. Our kids and grandkids loved the amenities. Highly recommended. Great host, wonderful property. Five stars all day long.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and tranquil refuge.

Just as enjoyable as the first time we went. The trees, scenery and well kept grounds are impeccable. We look forward to going every year if we can. I also like that Kermit always keeps you abreast of any event that may come up and affect your stay at bellheim. Great place to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Campbell wedding

We had a bridal get together for my daughter. Eight to ten of us stayed overnight Friday night and Saturday night. The property is beautiful, we enjoyed a walk to the cabin in the woods to hear the owls. We’d definitely stay here again. Lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another perfect family vacation

This is the second time that we stayed at this property and we enjoyed it as much as last time. The host thought of everything and the communication was great. The property itself is clean and beautiful. It is a perfect place to have a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Day Gathering

We love Belheim. A beautiful property that greets you with warmth and treats you like family. Kermit is a wonderful host. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and peaceful

We loved our stay. So much to do and explore. We had 2 families. Plenty of space and such a beautiful house and amenities setup. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing place with fun activities for all ages

Our family gathers every year to celebrate three birthdays at a location that meets the needs of several age groups. Bellheim provided a relaxing experience & numerous activities to keep the younger family members entertained. The owners have anticipated all a guests needs & is conveniently located less than five minutes from Bellville which has good shopping & restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellheim

Pretty location, clean home, comfortable beds and furniture, well stocked with dishes and utensils, lots of playful things and enjoyable opportunities for adults and children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Bellheim

Always a perfect stay. Sad to see the storm damage around the place, but only because I know the place so well. The kidding missed the swing, but still had a great time. I miss the water tank. No impact to our amazing stay! The ladies always enjoy making jam at your place. Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evonne N., Charles City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect

Our entire family converged here for a wedding in the area. There were more than enough beds for everyone we didn’t even need the cabin. It was so cute down there I wish we had needed it! This property was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space to roam, all the fishermen were happy, our bird watching sidekick was readily entertained. The owner and his niece are fabulous. Absolutely perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camilla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country bliss

I have been coming to this property for several years now and will continue to come always. The memories that Kermit and his family have allowed us to have on this property will been talked about for the rest of our lives. This place is more amazing than i could ever explain. Fishing, boating, swimming, dog chasing us, dog falling off dock and can't swim, riding and walking while exploring the land and nature is what we love the best. We enjoy ping pong on our down time, listening to the sound system while we prep meals, and relaxing on the porch. It is the ultimate vacation that we look forward to most every year. Kermit is an amazing person and so thoughtful. Thanks again for the memories and sharing your home with us. Talk to you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camilla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place Ever!!!!!

Back again for the hundredth time. We will always come to the Bellheim property. It has everything you could ever want in a property. You could be relaxing and the kids will disappear for hours or we could all be together having fun. There is fishing, riding, boating, ping pong, playing in the creek, roasting smores on an open fire and lounging in a hammock. And anything else you can think of with plenty of space. When my kids decide it is time to go back they follow me around until I make reservations. And no review is complete without mentioning the owner, Kermit. He is so great. He is very thorough in making sure that you not only have what you need but he makes sure that you can operate everything. There are notes everywhere giving you pointers and tips for your stay. He has been more than accommodating. We will keep returning to Bellheim because it has now become a part of our lives as a great family tradition. We will come as long as they will let us. Thank you Kermit (and family) for sharing your wonderful property with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the living, dining, and outdoor decks. The home was very comfortable and well equipped. Owner and VRBO did a great job with presentation, information and arrangements.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an amazing time! For the first time in a long time, I returned home from a vacation completely refreshed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and peaceful. Room to run run around and hike. Lots of wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, air worked well check in was easy. We did drive back to the Hog Heaven. If we had ATV’s it would have been nice to check out the trails. If I needed a home in that area I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kermit Graf

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In 2011 I retired from 31 years as an engineer with Schlumberger. My wife and I own and manage three vacation rental properties. We enjoy providing relaxing and safe properties for our guests and their families.

We are both originally from Houston, then moved to Austin in the late 1960s when attending, then graduating from, the University of Texas, where we met each other in the Longhorn Band. Hook-em Horns!

Why they chose this property

Bellheim is 104 acres of land owned by the Grafs, a family of German immigrants who settled here in 1853. Johann Graf immigrated from Posen, Prussia (currently, East Germany), in 1853, landed in Galveston, then settled in this area and called it the “Piney Community.” Bellheim includes ½ mile of a clear, sandy-bottomed creek called Piney.

During the 1800s, the Grafs originally had approximately 700 acres of land in the Piney Community. Cotton, and then watermelons, were agricultural crops, and many Graf descendants lived and farmed in the area.

In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, our grandparents had a bumper watermelon crop. They shipped a full train carload to Kansas for sale and got a good price for them. The second carload they got a bill because the melons were sold at such a low price it did not cover the cost of freight. Life was difficult.

The land is mostly ranch land now as families have either died off or moved to the big city (Houston) where life was easier. Bellheim is the only remaining land owned by the Grafs in what was called the Piney Community. We opened it up for all to enjoy and is great for the young and young-at-heart to explore the creek, its bottom-land and ponds, and miles of trails along the creek and pasture land.

The Bellheim house was built in 1978 by Ralph Frank, Otis Graf’s first cousin and son of Olga Graf Frank. Like Otis (our father), Ralph grew up in the Piney Community. Ralph was a master homebuilder in the area, much in demand, and had a colorful character. One of his helpers would always hold a hammer halfway up the handle. Ralph sawed off half the handle and gave it back to him.

What makes this property unique

We've built a large cabin down at Piney creek. Included is an old-time outhouse! The camphouse will sleep 8 when furnished in 2016. Bring your sleeping bags now and try it out!

Mom tells Dad and the kids: “Does everyone want to stay at Hog Heaven tonight?” Then, she can have the house all to herself in peace and quiet!

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